February 24, 2015

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the web faster, safer, and easier. Google
Chrome comes with a full range of competitive features, and is among
the most standards-compliant and fastest browsers available. Chrome's
minimalist interface, fast page-load times, and support for extensions
make the browser appealing to the average user as well as to Google
fanatics.

Speed

Chrome
is designed to be fast in every possible way: It's quick to start up
from your desktop, loads web pages in a snap, and runs complex web
applications fast .

Simplicity

Chrome's
browser window is streamlined, clean and simple.Chrome also includes
features that are designed for efficiency and ease of use. For example,
you can search and navigate from the same box, and arrange tabs however
you wish quickly and easily.

Security

Chrome
is designed to keep you safer and more secure on the web with built-in
malware and phishing protection, autoupdates to make sure the browser is
up-to-date with the latest security updates, and more.

And more features

Chrome has many useful features built in, including extensions, translation in the browser, themes, and more.

What's New On Google Chrome 42?

The dev channel has been updated to 41.0.2251.0 for Windows, Mac and Linux.

A partial list of changes is available in the log. Interested in switching release channels? Find out how. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug.